07-04-2017 06:28 AM - last edited on 07-06-2018 04:54 PM by ArielleM_
We have updated the Connect badges to reflect the new levels within the Local Guides program to ensure you are recognized for the contributions you’ve made and the level you’ve earned on Google Maps.
You may check your repertoire of badges (available in 37 languages) on Connect by clicking your profile picture located at the top right hand corner of any page in Connect, selecting “My Profile,” and clicking “Badges I’ve earned.” The badges that you’ve earned will be displayed in full colour, whereas the badges you have not yet earned will be grayed out. You’ll also be able to discover how many Local Guides have earned the same badges as you on Connect.
Badges are categorized primarily in the following ways:
Local Guides Levels: The new level that you’ve earned from your contributions on Google Maps will be reflected on Connect. Your level will also appear alongside your profile photo in all Connect posts.
Moderator status: In addition to Google Moderators, we have a team of enthusiastic and terrific Connect Moderators who are always ready to lend a helping hand if you have any questions about the Local Guides program. These moderator badges will override their Local Guides level on their profile picture in Connect:
Street View Trusted Photographer: To be a Street View Trusted Photographer, you have to be a Local Guide who fulfils a set of criteria before you’ll receive an invitation to the Street View program to be marked as a Trusted Photographer. Learn more about the Street View Trusted Photographer program.
Number of Posts: This badge will be made available to you once you have written 1, 5, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 posts. While you are on a quest to earn this badge, remember to follow our guidelines for writing posts on Connect.
Number of Solutions: This badge is awarded to Local Guides who have provided useful tips or answers to questions shared on Connect. Once your reply has been accepted as a solution 1, 5, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 times, you will be awarded with the corresponding badge. We take quality content on Connect very seriously — if this feature is abused or misused, Google and Connect moderators have the ability to reverse the status of an accepted solution. Learn more about accepted solutions.
Number of Kudos given or received: Kudos gives credit to a Local Guide who has shared useful content on Connect. Like a virtual pat on the back, it motivates Local Guides to continue sharing on Connect to foster a warm and welcoming community. It feels good to give and receive kudos!
Summit Attendee status: We have created badges to recognize Local Guides who have participated in our annual Summit.
We hope you’ll have fun with earning badges on Connect. If you have new ideas for badges you’d like to see on Connect, please share in the comments below.
07-04-2017 06:30 AM
Cool, the update looks good @YanniY
07-04-2017 06:34 AM
Excellent @YanniY , Well I would love to see these badge of reporting a spammer 😊😊😊. I think reporting a spammer should start giving us badges 😊😊
07-04-2017 06:36 AM
Mmmhhh @YanniY the 10000 kudos badge is not listed here!!!! ^_^
High five to our great connect moderators @iyudhi, @SampsonF, @FaridMonti, @Gaieus, @ermest, @Flash, @Myrathor, @IlankovanT, and @KarenVChin !!!!
07-04-2017 06:48 AM
Hello @YanniY a thought just ran into my mind just now. I think we should start having the 50 50 milestone to take us to any badges. For example when you achieve the 100solutions, we should also have the 150 solutions badge, then 200, then 250, then 300, 350. E.t.c. it goes for the rest of all other badges too. I hope you find this information useful 🙂
07-04-2017 06:48 AM - edited 07-05-2017 10:23 AM
@YanniY Thank you so much for sharing. This post will be more helpful for a new local guide.
07-04-2017 09:22 AM - edited 07-06-2017 07:13 AM
Excelente post @YanniY, muy bien venido, he ilustrativo con las distintas opciones en uno solo, será buen utilizado para informar a los colegas Local Guides de Connect. 👍👏😀
07-04-2017 01:50 PM
keep contributing you will get badges
07-05-2017 06:54 AM
@LALUS wrote:
keep contributing you will get badges
You're right @LALUS I just got one 🙂